Diet Tips from Weight-Loss Bloggers: Alisa of Eff This Diet
Thursday, 09/ 8/2011 5:10 PM
All this week, we're sharing weight-loss motivation from some of our favorite real-girl diet and fitness bloggers. Today's smart, get-fit tips come from Alisa at Eff This Diet—she's already lost more than 120 pounds!
You'll never believe that gorgeous 24-year-old Alisa from Southern California was ever nearly 400-pounds, but she's got the pics to prove it:
And take a look at her now, more than 100 pounds lighter:
That's quite the reason to turn your ear to Alisa's advice, now isn't it? We love Alisa's Fitblr because her positivity is infectious, and her totally-candid weigh-in posts help us remember that we're not alone in our own weight struggles. Here are some of the tips she shared with us:
Each Sunday, I put together a grocery list of the meals I want to make for the week ahead. Making sure that my kitchen is stocked at all times is the key to success. I am less likely to be tempted by junk food if I make sure and prepare myself for any given situation. The same goes for my office. I keep a drawer stocked with food just in case I'm running late for the day and can't pack my lunch, or I feel the need to snack...I can't even begin to explain how many times that snack drawer at work has saved me from munching on baked goods in the kitchen.
I have not eliminated pizza, pasta, or even donuts completely from my diet. Whole Foods is a goldmine for healthy finds that can satisfy you the same way junk food can. My absolute favorite pizza in the world is Full of Life organic pizza. I promise you—at 260 calories for the entire thing, this is not your traditional diet food. Substitutions always work great, too. Just making small changes like whole wheat pasta for regular pasta can make a huge difference in the long run.
Try to eat whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible. Have you ever tried to pick up one of those frozen diet entrees (and I use this term loosely—they are tiny!) and read the ingredients list? Near impossible. Why does a chicken and rice dish need anything more than chicken and rice? Check out your local farmer's markets and don't be afraid to experiment in the kitchen.
Don't let your size intimidate you. I've talked to a lot of people about the fitness concerns they have because of their size. I took my first yoga class at 300 pounds. Was I terrified of being the biggest girl in the room and not being able to keep up? Of course I was! But you know what? It really wasn't as big a deal as I imagined. Sure, there are certain poses I am unable to do because of my size, but I modify them, and I do the best I can. I would say that 95 percent of the time, I can do the poses just as well as the other smaller girls can do. I push myself and I love every minute of it. Because of this, yoga is now the key to my fitness routine. I am even planning on signing up for teacher training next year. I'd hate to think that I'd have missed out on this because of my fears.
Do not weigh in every day. Trust me, it will drive you insane (I vouch for this with personal experience). Water retention can play a huge role in your weight on a day to day basis (think of that time of the month). Why stress yourself out by a number that might not even be accurate? Weigh in on a weekly basis (or longer). While we're talking about the scale, don't ever walk out of a weigh-in session with a negative mentality. “God, I only lost one pound this week” is not acceptable. A loss is a loss. You are closer to your goal now, are you not? Progress, not perfection.
You're so inspiring, Alisa! Track Alisa's progress and get more of her tips over at Eff This Diet.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Free!!!
I should be playing Destiny Child as I type this post,I mentioned a little while ago that my hair started falling out last year, and I didn't know what to do. Earlier this year I started going back to my hairstylist and I tried weave and half wigs but I can't stand the glue and the itching so I was over that and bought a wig. I had been putting off for months doing my hair out of the fear that I would have to cut it all off. After my bf asked me a million times when I was gonna do my hair, we went together to a stylist by my home. My hair was so damaged that the middle section had fell out so bad so I said cut it. As she cut and shaved my hair I had to let go of some insecurities about how I look, I have blemishes and acne scars but I love myself and that's all that matters.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
5 things I know for sure by Blake Mycoskie
Blake is the founder of The Toms Shoes
1. A little imagination goes a long way.
"In 2006, while vacationing um Argentina, I noticed impoverished kids walking around with no shoes on which put them at risk for disease. When I got home to
L.A. I started brainstorming and came up with Toms, which donates one pair of shoes for each pair sold. We've given away more than a million pairs."
2. Stuff can't make you happy.
"When I started distributing shoes in Ethophia, South Africa, and South America, I saw that the people had so little, yet the seemed to worry so much less than my friends and family back home. Instead of stressing over gadgets, they were talking around the campfire."
3. Giving feels good, but it's also good for the bottom line.
"Charity is a viable growth strategy for a lot of companies. Our customers get excited to be a part of what we're doing. If you ask anyone wearing Toms how they first heard about us, most won't mention an advertisement; they'll day a friend told them our story."
4.Your home should inspire you.
"A few years back, I downsized to a sailboat. Now I wake up when the sun finds it's way into my bedroom. I'm more in tune with nature, which has influenced my shoe designs. I'm reminded every day to keep things simple and comfortable."
5. Life is more fun when you stop caring what other people think.
"I've been blessed with a lot if things in life, but God did not give me rhythm. Still, I love to dance- which my past girlfriends always found hilarious. Recently I got onstage at a concert and started bouncing around and hitting a tambourine in front of thousands people. I was probably off the beat, but you have to do what you enjoy."
O Magazine
September 2012
1. A little imagination goes a long way.
"In 2006, while vacationing um Argentina, I noticed impoverished kids walking around with no shoes on which put them at risk for disease. When I got home to
L.A. I started brainstorming and came up with Toms, which donates one pair of shoes for each pair sold. We've given away more than a million pairs."
2. Stuff can't make you happy.
"When I started distributing shoes in Ethophia, South Africa, and South America, I saw that the people had so little, yet the seemed to worry so much less than my friends and family back home. Instead of stressing over gadgets, they were talking around the campfire."
3. Giving feels good, but it's also good for the bottom line.
"Charity is a viable growth strategy for a lot of companies. Our customers get excited to be a part of what we're doing. If you ask anyone wearing Toms how they first heard about us, most won't mention an advertisement; they'll day a friend told them our story."
4.Your home should inspire you.
"A few years back, I downsized to a sailboat. Now I wake up when the sun finds it's way into my bedroom. I'm more in tune with nature, which has influenced my shoe designs. I'm reminded every day to keep things simple and comfortable."
5. Life is more fun when you stop caring what other people think.
"I've been blessed with a lot if things in life, but God did not give me rhythm. Still, I love to dance- which my past girlfriends always found hilarious. Recently I got onstage at a concert and started bouncing around and hitting a tambourine in front of thousands people. I was probably off the beat, but you have to do what you enjoy."
O Magazine
September 2012
Monday, September 5, 2011
Jay-Z's Six Point Best Life Diagnostic
1. Be your own biggest fan: "Believe in whatever it is you're doing. If you don't believe it, no one else will."
2. Take control, then let go: "Work really hard and apply yourself in a way that when the job is done, you can look in the mirror and say 'I've exhausted all the possibities, I've done to make this right' After that, let it go: it's out of your control."
3. Focus on the process, not the result: "People get consumed by the trappings of success. They forget the reason they wanted to do what they do in the first place. Whether you have zero money or a million dollars, it doesn't change who you are. Keep yourself inspired."
4. Never act on your fears: "Card players have a saying: 'Play the cards, not the money. If your hand is good, it doesn't matter if there's $2 on the table or $2,000. You determine your outcome. Don't make decisions based on fear. People can be jealous of you and bait you, but you can be mature and handle the situation."
5. Use money the right way: "For some people, money can be a burden and lead to bad decisions. But money make you comfortable so that you don't have to compromise yourself or do anything just for money. It should give you freedom to do what you love."
6. Don't stop growing: "Growth doesn't stop when you've become successful. That's when it starts."
Men's Health April 2009
2. Take control, then let go: "Work really hard and apply yourself in a way that when the job is done, you can look in the mirror and say 'I've exhausted all the possibities, I've done to make this right' After that, let it go: it's out of your control."
3. Focus on the process, not the result: "People get consumed by the trappings of success. They forget the reason they wanted to do what they do in the first place. Whether you have zero money or a million dollars, it doesn't change who you are. Keep yourself inspired."
4. Never act on your fears: "Card players have a saying: 'Play the cards, not the money. If your hand is good, it doesn't matter if there's $2 on the table or $2,000. You determine your outcome. Don't make decisions based on fear. People can be jealous of you and bait you, but you can be mature and handle the situation."
5. Use money the right way: "For some people, money can be a burden and lead to bad decisions. But money make you comfortable so that you don't have to compromise yourself or do anything just for money. It should give you freedom to do what you love."
6. Don't stop growing: "Growth doesn't stop when you've become successful. That's when it starts."
Men's Health April 2009
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Think Positive
Whew! I've been feeling ill since Thursday due to my lack of sleep, I need to my diet and start back walking this week.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Grateful
As I type this I'm watching NBC Nightly News and there is a segment about the zero amount of jobs added this month by the government. 5,000 people turned out for a job fair that only had 400 jobs, more than 6 million Americans have been unemployed for 6 months or more.
The day I failed my CNA test I immediately was offered a job that same day being a healthcare provider and it pays mininumin wage but after seeing the father who can't explain to his daughter why he can't get a job, I'm grateful. The man said he started at the bottom and worked his way up to the top and he'll do it again all he needs is a job.
The day I failed my CNA test I immediately was offered a job that same day being a healthcare provider and it pays mininumin wage but after seeing the father who can't explain to his daughter why he can't get a job, I'm grateful. The man said he started at the bottom and worked his way up to the top and he'll do it again all he needs is a job.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
My Voice.....
I have been wondering for months what to do with my blog, and today it has come to me, I want to inspire positivity, change and growth. I will daily post of positive things, there is so much negativity in the world.
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